St. Thomas Police officials allege: Charges have been laid in relation to a recent fatal fail to remain investigation that claimed the life of 34-year-old Carissa George of St. Thomas
35-year-old John Charles Michael McLellan of Thamesville, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:
– Fail to stop at scene of accident causing death
– Two counts of Operation while Prohibited
“Since the moment that our police service responded to this tragic incident, our investigative teams have been working tirelessly and have not put this matter down in five days. This is precisely the type of crime that has no place in our City and we will extend all resources to ensure Mr. McLellan is held accountability for his actions,” stated Chief Marc Roskamp.
The accused has appeared in court this week and has been remanded into custody.
As previously released, at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Saturday June 22, 2024 St. Thomas Police responded to a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian that took place at the intersection of Sunset Road and Fingal Line.
A 34-year -old St. Thomas resident was transported to hospital by paramedic services with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to those injuries in hospital.
The driver of the involved vehicle failed to remain at the scene.
